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Who is Ingrid Andress? What to know about national anthem singer, 4-time Grammy nominee
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Date:2025-04-06 00:57:10
Before Ingrid Andress became a household name for her rendition of the national anthem she was a four-time Grammy nominee known for a hit 2019 single called "More Hearts Than Mine."
Andress, 32, went viral after performing "The Star-Spangled Banner" Monday night at the Major League Baseball Home Run Derby in Arlington, Texas, with some calling the performance "interesting" and "bizarre." On Tuesday, Andress announced on social media that she had been intoxicated at the time.
"I was drunk last night," she wrote on her social media platforms Tuesday. "I'm checking myself into a facility today to get the help I need. That was not me last night. I apologize to MLB, all the fans, and this country I love so much for that rendition."
Who is Ingrid Andress? A songwriter and Grammy nominee
Born in Southfield, Michigan, Andress grew up in Colorado, where her father was a professional baseball coach for the Colorado Rockies.Andress attended Berklee College of Music in Boston and appeared on NBC's "The Sing-Off" in an a cappella group.
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When she moved to Nashville in 2013, initially Andress was a songwriter, co-writing tunes including Charli XCX's 2017 song, "Boys," and Bebe Rexha's 2019 tune, "Girl in the Mirror."
Andress released her debut studio album, "Lady Like," in 2020, which reached No. 9 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. The album included her breakthrough single, 2019's "More Hearts Than Mine," which hit number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Andress' work earned Grammy nods
In 2021, Andress was nominated for three Grammys, including best country album, best country song and best new artist.
Since then she released her 2022 album, "Good Person," which included the song "Wishful Drinking," a duet with Sam Hunt. The song earned her another Grammy nomination for Best Country Duo/Group Performance in 2023.
Listeners may known Andress for other songs, such as "Feel Like This," and "Bed on Fire," where she sings alongside recording artist Teddy Swims ("Lose Control").
Contributing: Audrey Gibbs, Brendan Morrow, Anika Reed, Jim Reineking, USA TODAY Network.
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